Webcasting: meaning, definitions and examples

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webcasting

 

[ ˈwɛbˌkæstɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

live streaming

Webcasting refers to the practice of broadcasting live or pre-recorded audio or video content over the internet. It allows individuals or organizations to reach a wide audience in real-time, making it a popular tool for events, conferences, webinars, and online classes.

Synonyms

live streaming, online broadcasting, web streaming

Examples of usage

  • Many companies use webcasting to broadcast their annual meetings to employees around the world.
  • The university offers webcasting services for students who are unable to attend lectures in person.
Context #2 | Verb

broadcasting online

To webcast means to transmit live or pre-recorded audio or video content over the internet. It is commonly used by businesses, educational institutions, and individuals to share information and events with a global audience.

Synonyms

broadcast over the internet, stream online

Examples of usage

  • The concert was webcasted to fans who couldn't attend in person.
  • The company plans to webcast their product launch next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "webcasting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmissão web

🇮🇳 वेबकास्टिंग

🇩🇪 Webcasting

🇮🇩 webcasting

🇺🇦 вебкастинг

🇵🇱 webcasting

🇯🇵 ウェブキャスティング

🇫🇷 webcasting

🇪🇸 webcasting

🇹🇷 web yayını

🇰🇷 웹캐스팅

🇸🇦 النقل عبر الإنترنت

🇨🇿 webcasting

🇸🇰 webcasting

🇨🇳 网络直播

🇸🇮 webcasting

🇮🇸 vefvarp

🇰🇿 вебкастинг

🇬🇪 ვებკასტინგი

🇦🇿 veb yayımı

🇲🇽 webcasting

Etymology

The term 'webcasting' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet and digital technology. It combines 'web' from World Wide Web and 'casting' from broadcasting, reflecting the process of transmitting content over the web. Webcasting has since become a popular and widely used method of sharing live or recorded audio and video content online.